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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 441.15 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 441.15 and 236.66 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 441.15 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/441.15 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 441.15 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 104,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,399.47/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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